Schools are on red alert following the indecent exposure to pupils at Sutton Girls School then St Nicholas Primary School yesterday.

The first incident is believed to have happened around 8.20am on Goldieslie Road and was reported to police by teachers 20 minutes later at 8.44am.

The second incident happened at around 8.50am on nearby Frederick Road and was reported by staff at 9.11am.

As officers were responding to reports that a man had exposed himself teenagers from Sutton Girls School, a second call was received reporting a similar incident involving Year 6 pupils from St Nicholas Primary School, on Jockey Road.

Police say they were on the scene within three minutes of receiving the initial call and scoured the area for the man who had run off.

Although shocked and upset the children were physically unharmed.

Specially-trained officers have spoken with the youngsters and their parents. CCTV cameras which may have captured the offender have been identified and the footage has been reviewed. Patrols have been stepped up in the area.

The man is described as white, in his 40s and with grey hair. He was wearing dark trousers, a dark coat and was carrying a dark rucksack. At the time of the offence it is believed he was wearing a dark woollen hat with red stripes.

St Nicholas School immediately issued warning to other schools including West Hill Primary School, in Four Oaks, following the incident who have informed parents.

Arthur Terry School in Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, issued a stranger danger alert last week after two pupils were approached by men posing as cops.

The school sent out an alert following the incidents on February 4.

Police said both girls reported being approached by men in a silver car displaying chevrons.

Anyone with information which may help the police investigation should call the Public Protection Unit at Ladywood police station on 101.